Local Officials Debunk a Wild Political Lie
A public notice from Harrison County WV clarifies that a reported conspiracy by John B Strother to rig the 1908 county commissioner race is false. Clerk Guy Tetrick and Deputy W Byrd certify no approval or order was issued for such schemes, and Strother denies wrongdoing while urging verification of the county’s poor fund records.
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West Virginia
Mary of Harrison
Guy ‘Tetrick
Chhey
Mae John B. Strother
Coriinty
Circuit Court of
Har
Leon
Hiea
Denunciation Letter Denies Pursuit of Judgeship
A dated letter from CHAS. W. MOORE rejects claims of seeking the Harrison County judgeship. He asserts no intention to run, defends his political stance as loyal to the Republican cause, and states no agreement with Senator Elkins or Mr. Glawscnck.
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Tom
Harrison
Senator Elkins
Anaie
Koo
Pealina
Chad
Chas. W
Moore
Police Court Fines Led to City Departure Plans
In Myror Bayard J Wootnel's police court a 7 Itzbe ily offender was fined $5.84 for drunkenness but payment was suspended on promise to leave the city. Andy Shingle paid £4.40 for the same offense at the police headquarters.
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Myror Bayard J. Wootnel
Appane
Tijmotgebetnyr
Ciy
Andy Shingle
Election Returns Tonight
The Telegram reports full election returns tonight as precincts finalize results and watchdog updates track key races across the city. Voters await clarified tallies and potential early projections amid rapid vote counting and reporting.
Rioting Threat Suppressed by City Leaders
A chaotic narrative alleges Mayor Wong and Chief Stealey coordinated with Democratic campaigners to incite riots, then halted plans to prevent mass destruction of the city. The account describes crowds overwhelming police and a staged uprising nearly tearing the city apart before intervention stopped the plan.
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Wong
Stealey
Ne Democratic Ckmpulen
Jarter
Tieton
Birtun
Comores
Ul Zsey
Abe Mayer Sr
Pha Mayer
Roosevelt Optimistic on Victory as Election Returns Near
Final reports from across the nation reinforce President Roosevelt’s claim that Taft will be defeated. Roosevelt votes at Oyster Bay then returns to Washington to monitor returns at the White House. Weather predicts fair conditions nationwide except in certain northern regions with storms and rain.
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Washington
D.C
White House
Roosevelt
Pate
Oyster Bay
Weather Bureau
Truman Gore Denounces News For Booze Allegations
The letter from Truman K. Gore claims the News falsely accused him of accepting bribes and liquor during campaigns. He defends his record, says supporters will rally, and challenges the paper to prove otherwise.
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Pithlinz
Trith
Wrriorie Ag
Teadle
Truman K. Gore
Sheep raisers oppose Bryan in New York report
A New York dispatch notes sheep raisers and canneries oppose William Jennings Bryan over the Wilson tariff, recalling his past stance on free trade and cautioning against giving him another chance to advocate free policy. The American Sheep Creeder reports Wyoming subscribers seeking clearer explanation of Bryan's position.
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New York
Bryan
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Wyoming
J' Ayn
Salem candidate for clerk faces vicious slander attack
Local Salem candidate Wade Goffmans is subjected to vicious slander amid campaign chatter. Reports claim Abe Repmptienny Hehet spreads rumors of alleged character flaws, while supporters accuse the press of misquoting events and misrepresenting intent.
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Wade Goffmans
Salem
Abe
Ehageonemy
J Ewes Fon Ark Core
Toner
Cottman
Faulkner Endorses Taft for President W H Faulkner Letter
A letter from William H Faulkner president of the National Window Glass Workers endorses William Howard Taft in the presidential race. He says organized labor is divided with many leaders supporting Taft and Republican policy and urges workers to vote for Taft despite Gompers opposition. The group has about 15 000 members in Cleveland Iowa.
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Samuel Gomners
Bryan
Faor
Republican Party
William F.taft
Wim
United
How Republicans Should Vote in Stated Ballot
Instructions urge voters to mark crosses in the Republican ticket, with lines down the ballot under the eagle, and to vote for all or any part of the Republican slate by placing marks beside the candidates. It emphasizes avoiding Democratic or non-Republican choices.
Taft Leads Bryan in Conservative Estimates
Conservative estimates forecast William Howard Taft defeating William Jennings Bryan for the presidency by 145 electoral votes. The report notes Taft's lead is based on polling expectations and early returns.
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Taft
Bryan
Wiliam Howard Taft
William J. Teryan
Tn Tle
Pleokeral College
Ngites
Estiake
Scott predicts sweeping Republican victory in state
United States Senator N B Scott forecasts West Virginia leaning Republican in today’s vote. He claims Glasscock will win by 18000, Taft by 20000 to 22000, with five congressmen and fifteen state senators Republican. He cites farmer support and interior county activity boosting the ticket. He predicts a large GOP majority in the House of Delegates.
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Glasscock
West Virginia
Taft
Congress
House of Delegates
United States
N. B. Scott
Scott
Minerat
Chester
Mas
Soherr- Sis
Election Ret Rush to Cover National Returns Tonight
Reporters and photographers will gather outside the Telegram office tonight to cover nationwide election returns. The scene is expected to be crowded and bustling as outlets prepare full, comprehensive coverage.
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Rusbet
Atu Anit
Bryan Helped Reduce Wages Across States
A garbled 19th century clipping cites figures alleging Bryan influenced wage cuts in multiple states. It mentions Indiana Ohio Nebraska West Virginia and New York with various unaudible tallies linked to Republican statements and period political debate.
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New
Pottery wage dispute draws Bryan inquiry in Nebrask a
Historical transcript recalls 1893 hearings where William Jennings Bryan pressed limits on potter wages. Percy Frost testifies on farm labor wage standards and corporate resistance to wage reductions. The record notes the American potter wage dispute tied to Nebraska farm labor and national policy debates.
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Max de
Tistet
Cayenne
Milo
Mre Bryan
Blades
Disko
Decca Mears
Wey
Fitalge
Perey
Jemven Moore
Liverpool
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Reya
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Columbia
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Conxreas
Wedur
Frentod
Finke
Percy Irroar
Janien More
East Liverpool
William J. Bryce
Witre and Means
Bryan
Sabordre
Nebraska
Drnika
Percy Frost
Dake
Getybor
A.D. Isusy
Turing
Cwhy
Didett Bryan
Marke
Mfr
Walker
Bryan Fought Pension System in Historic Speech
The speech by William Sennings Bryan in Congress in 1892 criticizes federal pensions. He argues old soldiers are overfunded and deplete government finances, urging next year’s appropriation not to fall below 150 million dollars. He calls pensions an honest debt yet questions patriotism and wartime service.
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Wasiington
Willian Sennines Bryat
Congress
Will
Larata
Wren
Syeageruinen
Herole
Helf
Lorgarlte
Republican official backs Hubbard against rival in campaign note
Samuel V. Matthews, chairman of the Republican state committee, told The News that Hon. William P. Hubbard was not endorsed and would be supported next time. Matthews urged Republicans to vote for Hubbard and the rest of the ticket, asserting no one can recall a stronger claim.
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Samuel V. Matthews
Republican
Dex
Ma Tatran
Matthews
William P. Hubbard
Hubbard
Mr Matthews
Mme Chaminade Soon to Appear in Parkersburg
Madame Geelip chaminade of Paria, a renowned composer pianist, will perform in Parkersburg on November 10. The program features works by Chaminade and significant piano pieces with accompaniment by Seth Singer and Armand Ralph.
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Madame Geelip Chéminameys
Paria
Parkersburg
Tet
Abigers
Mile Yvonne Te Bt
Andre
Purta
Erhont Groom
Barliony
Lon
Don
Ehig
Sindainn Charnin
Asea
Seth
Alngeree
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